Untitled (Man Holding a Crucifix—French)

Photograph

Dorros Photography Collection

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2022.352

Description

A balding curly haired portly gentleman in black dress attire is seated and prominently displays the the crucifix (with an ivory figure of Christ) that he is holding. He wears a society key at his waist, possibly his religious association. Perhaps preacher.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Daguerreotype

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Role

Photographer

Date made

circa 1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

11-3/4 in

Width

10 in

Depth

1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Plate size: Whole (Euro); approximately 8 x 6 inches

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Date Examined

Oct 22, 2022

Examined By

Rosanna Hemerik

Notes

Black wood covered wall frame, wall mounted; mat: Passe partout gold/white mat, black/gold line mount, white thin boarder mat, lifting and torn at top right corner, with crimping overall; glass: fingerprints, residues, abrasions, scratches, grime overall; plate/image: light oxidation, light brown and blue-black opaque staining on outer edge, with dark spots at bottom edge and center